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The Indianapolis journal., 1887-10-05
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-07
Masonic Dedication.

Notwithstanding the rainy and disa-
greeablc condition of the weather, the
dedication Of the +. and \. VI. new hall
on Monday was a grand success and
WAS well attended. At o'clock the
sayel was heard and exercises was
opened by NJ. W g. Master X. c.
Hathaway. of Grand Rapids, VIM. L..
Tyler Dept. G.. Master of Home Lodge
NO. sos. Chicago, being present and II
Deputy Grand Officers, together with
a large crowd of brothers OF neighbor-
ing lodges. Lodge was opened in due
form and NJ. W. G.. VI. Hathaway
announced that the Grand Lodge had
convened for the purpose of dedcating
this new and beautiful hall to the ser
vice of the fraternity according to the
ancient usagcs OF the order After a
few remarks the hall and the business
was then opened to the public. then W.
NJ, NJ. POllasky. of Alma Lodge 10y a
short and appropriate address, welcom-
eel The hrethern and the public to Alma
and to the hall to witness and assist in
the interesting ceremonies. The NJ.
w. Grand Master assisted by his Off
GERS. then proceeded in the most easy
and solemn manner and dedicated the
hall TO Masonry The cermonies being
completed prayer was offered by e..
Chapla i'm, after which the VI. w. q. VI.
delivered very appropriate address,
which we were in hopes to have had for
publication but failed. The business
of the special session being drawn to a
close the e.. NJ. made proper proclaima-
tionS after which the grand officers re-
tired. Everything passed off finely and
the occasion was valuable and inter-
csting one and leaves bright spot in
the history of Free Masonry. The com.
pany was then dismissed until 400
o o'clock when a lodge was organized Of O
T.. :. 10y NJ. w. G.. NJ numbering about
- members with the following officers.
Matron. Mrs. :. Messenger: Patron. NJ.
Pullasky; Associate Matron. Mrs. A..
Yerington; Secretary, Mrs. j. r. Sch-
wart2: ConductresS. Mrs. II. B. HUI
bert; Asst Conductress. Mrs. +. Monti-
gel; Ada. Miss Lottie Bahlke: Ruth.
Mrs. VIM \. Adams: Ester. Mrs. VIM.
$. Turck: Martha. Mrs. VI. T.. David.
son; Electa. Mrs. ;. Brewbaker. After
y few remarks by NJ. w G.. NJ. Hath.
away they adjourned until 200 O'Clock
when they assembled and the degrees
conferred. after which. a grand Ball wa:
given at lthe Rink. All enjoyed them
selves and pronounced it an eljoyabl,
event, and one that will be long re
membered in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-07
CONSIDERATION.

Tuesday, Oct 1, the day appointed
FOR the conservation Of the New Episco-
pal Church of this village, was perhaps
the most disagreeable of the season.
bat upon entering the handsome struc-
ture this fact was entirely forgotten.
The interior beautiful at any time was
handsomely decorated and presented a
most pleasing appearance and the hap
py c0ntented faces of the members,
who have worked SO earnestly for this
end, added the finishing touches to a
beautiful scene. Promptly at 1880 a.
IN. the Impressive sight Of conservation
was commenced. Bishop Harris enter
eel IN procession with the following
c.ergymen: Reeves of Ovid; Stearns of
st. Johns; Charles pastor in charge:
Barr and Thomson of East Saginaw;
Md proceeded by several laymen of the
Alma church; reciting the 2ith psalm
alternately. On reaching the chan al
the leaders of the procession paused
and then separated allowing the Bishop
10 pass through with the clergy up to
the chanal whore were seated the Rev.
MI. Lee, lEpiscopal) of Mt. Pleasant,
aud the Reys. Hunting. Nelson. Van
Antwerp and Hart Of the several Alma
churches. The Bishop being seated
within Che vail. Rev. Mr.. Charles read
the instrument Of donation, paper
5iguifying that The building now COM
ple,ed and paid for. was given up to
the trustees Of the Diocese of Michigan
for the use OF Che Protestant Episcopal
Church forever. signed by the Rector,
building committee and finance com
mittee. \ paper Of acceptance was
handed by the Bishop 10 Mr.. Charles
who then read it and returned 1t to the
Bishop WHO laid it on the Altar. Then
followed conservation prayers. and st.
Johns Church was pronounced conse-
Grated and forever set apart for the
worship Of God. The usual morning
service was then read, and was follow
ed 10y the cOnsecration sermon. Bishop
Harris taking as his text Gen 2S. 1919.
lie spoke Of the practice inaugurated
So many thousand years ago, of setting
aside certain places for divine worship:
first groves and mountain tops; then
tents and finally temples beautiied by
every art known to man. lie paid the
society q well deserved compliment up
ON the good work done. His remarks
We're practical and convincing and were
well received. At the close of the SER
mon the large which could
not have been more quiet and attentive
dispersed and the members remaining
for celebration Of the communion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-07

The next meeting OF the Alma Vola-
pix Club will be held at o'clock Mon
day evening Oct. IL, at the ladies IL
brary. At the previous meeting two
new members were admitted Mrs. Pike
and Master Hunting making a total en-
rolment of ~ members. A resolution
was passed that three copies of the
"Nolapukagased" volapvk newspaper
published in Vienna, Austria lie sub
scribed ior, for the use Of Tie club.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-07

There will he a meeting of the Ladies
Library Association at the reading
room on Saturday Oct. 18th at $3.50
p. m, standard time. Members are re-
quested TO be present
CATIARINE DELAvAN,
Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-07


county may be seen at Poquegnat x
SON 5 Alma.
The finest line OF siNerware j ever
saw is at Pequeguat a. Sons Alma.
new stock.
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nu,,ion ANA from tbis date Nm, will
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are AuAoeiea'
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Aldrich- last sunday morning followed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-07

Henry Webb had the thumb on his
left hand cut off at Tinker & Lumsden's
mill last week.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
YESTERDAY IN EUROPE.

On Russia's declaration that the moved
ment of troops in Poland would ceasj
there has been cessation of war tai
The Crown Prince now becomes tli
leading topic Of discussion in EuropdV
\ movement has been started 10y lcadl
ing inhabitants Of Berlin to present u
congratulatory New-Year address to the
Crown Prince. Sheets will be placed
in central positions on Christmas Day
for signature by persons of all classes.
The Grand Duke of Baden has sent let
tiers to the Diet, saying. that the Crown
Prince was deeply moved by the Diet $
expression of sympathy with him, and,
in view of the perceptible improvement
in his condition, he feels justified in cher
ishing the hope that he will ultimately
recover strength to fulfill his duties to
the fatherland.
The Roumanian Government an
nounces that it is preparing bill to cs'
tablish Danube steamship company.
The vessels for the new company
are to be purchased by the rcve-
nues derived from the Danubiar
harbor dues levied on the ships
of all nations. As this revenue
under the agreement of the powers
ought to be applied to the maintenance
of navigation between the Iron Gate.
and Sulina, the bill will violate foreigr
rights. Austria will lead, it is stated, il
taking diplomatic action in the form o.
u protest against the project.
The inhabitants of the Island o
Cyprus will send deputation to Lon
don to petition Lord Salisbury to gran
the legislative council power to deal will
the subject of taxation.
Mr.. Thomas Sexton, member of Par
lament for the west division of Belfast
is seriously i'll in Dublin. lie is suffer
ing from an attack of typhoid fever.
Tho Spanish Cortes yesterday al
journcd until January o.
Lord Randolph Churchill has arrived
at st. Petersburg.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
ThE Result

or our last weeks "adv.r has plainly shown thaA
judcious advertising pays. We then asked the
very simple question. DO you intend making .
Christmas or New Years Prcsentr' This ques
tion has been answered a hundred times in the
affirmative, by the number OF customers who
have visited our establishment since then. In
case there are any more people In the oity who
intend making Holiday purchases II will be to
their advantage to call on us at once. We have
n complete line Of the best made Leather Goods
in all styles. Picture Frames. Stationery, Novel
ties in Fancy Goods, Dressing Cases, work
Boxes, Christmas Cards, etc.. all sultab,s for
Presents.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24

The Christmas trade has
been the largest and most
successful we have ever ex-
perienced, and the rush Incl
dent thereto has caused a
large quantity Of goods to be-
come disarranged, slightly
soiled,. rumpled and other
wise disordered. These we
propose to make quick work
of the coming week, and to
that end shall mark them at
such exceedingly low Rem
nant prices as will no doubt
cause their immediate sale.
This Grand Remnant Offer
ing will include our "Leit-
over" Christmas Goods and
Fancy Articles; also an unus-
ually large accumulation Of
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
erNErau NEWS OF THE DAY.

Miss Alice Freeman, ex-presdent of
Wellesley College, and ~ lady well
known throughout the country, was
married yesterday to Professor G.. II.
Palmer Of Harvard College, ut the resi-
dencc of Ex-Governor VIM. Clallin, in
Boston.
It Is said that the investigation into
The ticket affairs of the Lake Erie Rail-
road is, in fact, to change the ticket sys-
TEN to conform TO that Of the Lake Shore
Road.
A decree has been issued which allows
Costa Rican exiles to return TO tine re-
public.
The business failures throughout the
country for the past week number 26l.
There is considerable excitement in
Roman Catholic circles in Toronto over
,hc circular issued to each supporter
VT separate schools at The instance
VI the Toronto branch Of the Irish Ma
aionnl League, calling on every Irish
Catholic 10 oppose at the polls those
trustees who marched in the procession
on the day Of the Queens Jubilee last
June.
Atthe Plainville camp-meetingg ground,
in Connecticut, Thursday night, lot of
lporting men paid 50 to see Mike Burns,
of Waterbury, Conn, knock out Gus
Kills in ten rounds. The fight lasted
,Jnly % seconds. Burns got in chance
blow on the left side OF Nlis head,
which caused the latter TO slinli into his
'orncr whipped man. The fight was
DOR 500 q side.
James Miller, q real estate dealer of
New York, aged 20, was found dead on
the floor of his home yesterday. His
wifo lay beside him unconscious. Mrs.
Miller had been insane. II is thought
the old man died of heart disease in his
chair, and that the wife was unable to
notify the neighbors.
Michael 0'Connor, n burglar, who es-
capped from the Jail AT Pittsfield, Mass,
on the night of December 10 by the use
of n saw made from the steel shank Of
ono of his shoes, has been recapturcd in
New York. A pal named Lynch, who
escaped with him, was also captured.
A large portraitof President Clevc-
land was presented to the Buffalo city
government yesterday morning by Il
number of his old Buffalo friends. The
portrait has been placed in the mayor s
Office. 1t was purchased for 5000.
A novena in honor Of the Pope's iu-
bilee was begun throughout the Archdi-
ocesc of Ottawa last night, and will con.
tinue until New Years eve.
The war on freight rates between Chi.
cago and st. Louis eliminated yesterday
in complete decentralization. The
Wabash having met the 10-per-cent. cut
of the Chicago and Alton, the officials ol
the latter road announced that the rate.
by the Alton were 10 per cent. less than
by any competing line. This was fol.
lowed by the Wabash instructing it:
agents at all competing points with the
Alton to quote lower rates than its rival
II is expected that to-day both road,
will be hauling live stock 10 Chicago fol
nothing.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Smelling Bad Money.

While walking through part of the
Twenty-ffth Ward the other night with a
man who was once in the Government em-
ploy, and who has been mixed up more or
less in chemistry, called his attention to II
curious smell that pervadcd the precinct,
The night was still and muggy and the heavy
air was charged with smell like burning
metal. The man stopped and began to sniff,
"H mn said he. ''Thats rather oddl'
tSnih.) "Antmony?' (Snifr) "By
Georgel Do you know what that Isl Some
body's making counterfeit money! In
Wednesdays paper l read with a little start
Of surprise paragraph stating that counter-
felt half dollars had made their appearance
in this city in considerable numbers. Here
is a chance for n sharp-nosed detective to dis
tinguish himself.-l Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24

"Short Lengths" In Dress Goods.
'short Lengths In silk Fabrics.
"Short Lengths" In Nelyets.
"short Lengths" In Black Goods.
"Short Lengths In Wash Fabrics.
"Short Lengths" In Table Linens.
"Short Lengths" IN Muslins, etc.
"Short I.eugths' In Flannels, etc.
"Short Lengths" In Upholstery Goods.
"Short Lengths" In Curtain Materials.
"Short Lengths" In Curtain Fringes.
"sbort Lengths" in Raw silks, etc.
"Odd Sizes" In Gloves.
"0dd Sizes" in Hosiery.
"odd sizes" In Ladies' Underwear.
"Odd Sizes" In Mems Underwear.
"Odd Sizes" IN Jerseys.
"Odd Sizes" in Ladies' Wraps.
odd Sizes" In Misses Newmarketu.
"Old Sizes" in Boys Suits.
"0dd Sizes" in Corscts.
&c, sc, &c, &c, &c, &c.
Every department will contribute It's ratio ei
remnants, and You are reasonably sure of find
ing something to interest you in one Of the thir-
ty'thrcc departments.
WOODWARD & LOTHRoP,
Cor. 11th and + SITS. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
UneQuaIed REMNANT Offering
IN DESIRABLE "snoRT LENGTHS" OF
DRESS GOODS.

Not having had remnant sale since December
10, We notice the accumulation Of ''short
Lengths of Dress Goods more than In any other
line, on account Of the large trade in this depart
ment the two weeks preceding Christmas; con-
sequently, we shall place on sale Tuesday morn
Ing the largest number OF "Sbort Lengths of
preSs GGoa Se, nd 9Sea cs 6y us a, any one e
desirable Winter Dress Fabrics, all of which we
shall offer at exceptionally low remnant"
prices, with view of causing their Immediate
We noto the following specially desirable
lengths and fabrics:
81 "short Lengths Of Came's Hair, Trioo.s
double width and all wool, ~, 254, 33i. ia, 34,
31l, 3ls so aiS; 3;s, as 4, ~, Az, o. 5>a, 5y.
Former l'rlces. .'.,,..,..31I and DOC
"liennant' prices per yard 80 Il 35c
90 "Short Lengths, 10 inches Foulcs, Checked
Suitings and Fancy Mixtures. 2Is, 23s, pa "a.
Q, ~, 39s 4 49s, ~, 49s, 8, o, 57s 069S, ~,
Former prices, ,....'.......b 10 and b8c
"Remnant" prices. 10 and 300
3"short I;engths,' 80 inches, Foules, 2M, 5>4,
and 5N yards.
"Remnant" price..................60c
II "Short Lengths" of 80 inch Ladies' Cloths
and Tricots, In gendarme, golden brown, garnet,
Sjgei BIZ & sF1ys az az ~ S,Gfa 9 - 81 ~ a y aid snd a 81
yards.
'NcHlnhHt pTlce's''s 'oU ana Osthc
7"Short Lengths" Of lindoos and Sebastopols,
in navy, dark green and garnet, A, AZ i;s, 534,
o, and yards.
tegulaf price, s's'.s..'s ....loc
'RennantN price go and 62l6c
0"short Lengths" OF i0-inch Genuine Camel's
Hair sultlngs, IN fancy checks and small plaids,
3le, q, q, o, ~ aud 10 yards,
Regular price, e,.....,...........,S1 30
Remnant prlcc...,.,......,.'.',Tbc
6"Short Lengths of 5i.nch Broadcoths. In
navy, seal and dark green, 2ls, 3A, Al 5l1, 5Il
and yards.
heegnlar price III on 0o
10 "short Lengths" Of Drap dAlma and
Camel's Hair, IN navy seal, dark green and gar.
net Also, 12-inch Cheyiots, In fancy checks and
stripes, 2lS, 29s, 3ls ~. 3ia AZ 49, "a, iM
81, bN, 500, o, 6A, 6ys, 0A, u, and 7}a yards
Regular price. e.....'......'s'.,,.Sl u w
"llelnnant' price,.
5"Short Lengths 52-inch French Broadcloths,
best shades, ~, 19s, IA, 21a, 24i, o, 3Ll, 3la,
3yi, dgs, i9s, and bM. Desirable lengths.
Regular price, e,,,,........s'...,'S2 81 no
Remnant" price. . 90
ss-Large quantity of other equally attractive
engths.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Lesson in Practical Finance.

81 see the papers say that jay Gould lost
$4,000 on the street the other day" doesn't
he know where he lost III" "oh yes
ssWhy doesn't he go there and look for 1t,
then?h "Oh, no; when that kind of man
losss anything he always goes somewhere
plse and looks for it.n "And does he find
{ there?n "H'ml Well, he usually finds
,ome Just like it, "And US much Of iti''
'More."--[ Boston Post.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
An Uniucky Number.

She Uust from an afternoons shopping,
and running to her husbands "Ivc had
such lovely time. I've Just come from
Dennings, and ! saw two such lovely
iackets--one at $l13, and another ut sos l''
"Well, and which one did you finally
buyp
dYou know, dear, how superstitious am
about the number 10, so l simply ylad to buy
the $l25 one,"--[Truth.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Am unsolicilcd Tcs,imony.

Particular Customer--I am afraid that
butter you speal; fis too cheap TO be good.
Grocer-It's regular dairy butter, madam;
we'll have another lot in tomorrow. Let
me send you some.
HAS Il good keeping qualitics2"
excepting qualities Why, madam, the
lady that runs the big boarding-house next
door told me she never had butter that
Iasted so long as this does."-[Omaha World
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Tossed and WrinElRd HandEerChlefS.

special feature of the Grand Five Days
Remnant Sale will be our usual offering Of
Tossed and Wrinkled Handkerchefs, "smnll
lots and odd "eters" In initial handkerchieis.
To close these ont in the shortest possible time
We shall mark them at extremely low prices.
About 200 or 800 Ladies' Plain white and Col
ored Bordered lIemstitched and Embroidered
liandkerchiefs, which have become slightly
crushed and wrinkled, three the price Of two.
"Remnant" price ...........3 for SOC
About 100 Ladies' White, Black and Colorcd
Hemstitchcd and Plain white and Fancy EN-
broldered and scalloped.edge Handkerchiefs,
excellent variety.
Regular price. ............'.......'D0 DUG
'l,emnant' price............2 for 75c
Also, about 100 Fancy Brocade silk Handker.
chiefs and Mufllers In several qualities which wo
shall mark at emphatically bargain prices.
Main floor; left center)
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP,
Cor. 11th and + SITS. N. W.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24

ss-Large quantity of other equally attractive
engths.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
fanfp @oons.
.fantp @oons.
BOSTON :
Cigar Cases.

Do your gentlemen friends smokei
OF course you do not wish to encourage the
habit, but II they will smoke, fine Cigar or
Cigarette Case, or a Meerschaum Pipe or Cigar
Holder Is Just the thing for Christmas present.
Our stock OF these goods Is largo and varied,
and our prices remarkably cheap. giving to la
dies an opportunity Of buying these goods with.
out going to the tobacconist's, whcrc they arc
usually sold.
Imitation Seal Cigar Case, 40c.
Plain Leather Cigar Case, 00c.
Embossed Leather and Morocco Case, DOC.
russian Leather Cigar Case, DOC.
Morocco, Embroidered Lining, DOC
Cigar Case, containing Holder and Match Safe,
S1.29.
Genuine Seal Case, Embroidered Lining, s1.49.
Imported Stamped Leather Case, S1.d0
wntcrcd SILK Lining, 81 30
Fancy Stamped Leather Case, beautifully En-
broidered Lining $500.
Fine Embossed Case, Arabian figures In relief,
si.00.
Morocco Cigarette Case, 400.
Calf Cigarette Case, with Holder. TOO.
Real Seal Cigarette Case, 00c.
Ivory Leather Cigarette Case, u 40.
Real Alligator Cigarette Case, S10D.
Fine Japanese Cigarette Case, S3f9.
Chip Mcerschaum Cigar Holders, In cases, 80,
40, 300.
Genuine Mcerschaum Holder, carved, $40.
Cigarette Holders, in cases, %, 10 and 09o
Genuine Mecrschaum Pipes, 09c.
Fine Mcerschaum Pipes, In cases, 81 90 to 3.40
Smoking Sets, OF Pipe and Cigar Holder. Match
and Tobacco Boxes, In Plush or Leather Case,
81 %, 100, 300.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Don't Wait

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gray before giving the attention needed
to preserve Its beauty and vitality.
Keep on your toilet-table a bottle Of
Ayers Hair Vigor-t the only dressing
you require for the hair-and use a little.
daily, to preserve the natural color and
prevent badness.
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writes: "Several months ago my hair
commenced falling out, and in few
weeks my head was almost bald. I
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good. ! finally bought bottle Of Ayers
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"My hair was faded and dry" writes
Mabel G.. Hardy, of Delavan, ILL.,; "but
after using u bottle OF Ayers Hair Vigor
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